Buffalo, September 28, 2023 —Join Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo(HPCB)at this year’s Harvest Fest: A Symphony of Support, presented by M&T Bank. Harvest Fest, chaired by Catholic Health President & CEO Joyce Markiewicz and husband, Frank, will take place on Friday, October 13at Kleinhans Music Hall.
The award ceremony will honor two community leaders. The Hope, Care, & Dignity Award will be presented to Edward(Ted)F. Walsh, CEO, Walsh Duffield Companies, Inc., for his extraordinary support that he provides not only to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo, but also for the symphony of support he provides throughout the Western New York Community. An inaugural Dr. Robert A. Milch Advocacy & Clinical Excellence Award, named in honor of HPCB’s co-founder, will be presented to Dr.Robert Zielinski, Associate Medical Director, Oncology, Buffalo Medical Group for his dedication to the ideals of patient care and advocacy.
“We are so excited to be joined by so many wonderful community partners, such as M&T Bank, West Herr, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and Independent Health as we honor both Ted and Dr. Zielinski and all of the for all they have done to help our organization, patients, and their families, “commented Elizabeth Siderakis, Executive Vice President, Hospice Foundation. “It will truly be a night of community collaboration and celebration.
”This year’s gala is sold out; however, the public can still participate in the fun, by purchasing tickets to the $5,000 cash prize raffle and/or by bidding in the silent auction.
Tickets for the $5,000 cash prize raffle are one ticket for $50 or three tickets for $125. The drawing will be held on Monday, October 16. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Special Events Team at 716-989-2010. Also, the silent auction will be held entirely online and will go live on Friday, October 6 at noon. Packages range from autographed sports memorabilia and local experiences to fine wines and restaurant gift cards! View and bid at HospiceHarvestFest.com.
Please contact the Special Events Team at 716-989-2010 or events@palliativecare.org for more information. Proceeds from Harvest Fest benefit Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo, to provide comfort-focused medical care and social, emotional, and spiritual support for patients and their families.
